Beirut — time and weather
Beirut is a city in Lebanon, in the Asia/Beirut time zone. This page shows the current local time in Beirut and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Beirut
Local time in Beirut is based on the Asia/Beirut time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Lebanon is a Mediterranean country of mountains, ancient Phoenician cities and cosmopolitan Beirut.
More about the country: Lebanon →What to see in Beirut
Sights and historical places
- Jeita Grotto
- National Museum of Beirut
- Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
- Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
- Sursock Museum
- Al-Omari Grand Mosque
Climate in Beirut: month by month
The warmest month in Beirut is August, with average daytime highs of 31.4 °C; the coolest is February, around 16.3 °C by day and 9.9 °C at night. Rainfall peaks in January (~147 mm) and is lowest in July (~1 mm).
| Month | Day °C | Night °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 11 | 147 | 12 |
| February | 16 | 10 | 109 | 10 |
| March | 18 | 12 | 123 | 14 |
| April | 23 | 15 | 39 | 6 |
| May | 26 | 18 | 21 | 4 |
| June | 28 | 22 | 6 | 1 |
| July | 31 | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| August | 31 | 26 | 2 | 0 |
| September | 30 | 24 | 7 | 3 |
| October | 27 | 20 | 19 | 4 |
| November | 24 | 17 | 83 | 8 |
| December | 19 | 13 | 133 | 11 |
Averages computed from daily observations 2021–2025 (Open-Meteo archive). Useful for trip planning, not a forecast for a specific date.
Good to know: sun, seasons and time differences
Based on 2021–2025 climate normals, the most comfortable months to visit Beirut are April–May, October–November: pleasant daytime temperatures and less rain than in the wettest months of the year.
Sun today in Beirut: Sunrise 06:03 · Sunset 19:20 · Day length 13:17
Time difference from Beirut right now:
| New York | +7 h |
| London | +2 h |
| Dubai | −1 h |
| Tokyo | −6 h |
| Paris | +1 h |
| Sydney | −7 h |